Stewart Marais Masoetsa Occupational Therapist Inc

Stewart Marais Masoetsa Occupational Therapist Inc Occupational Therapy Team
In-hospital and out of hospital services Mandate:
To be the hands that uplift others in their most trying times.

Vision:
Our vision is to help young and old obtain their full potential in striving toward their sense of being, becoming and belonging. Mission:
We strive to provide excellent rehabilitation services that are client centred to enable reintegration into the community. Slogan:
Enhancing Potential, Enabling Life

Did You Know? OTs Can Play a Role in Kidney Failure Care 💚When someone is living with kidney failure, complications such...
08/08/2026

Did You Know? OTs Can Play a Role in Kidney Failure Care 💚

When someone is living with kidney failure, complications such as swelling (lymphoedema) can affect comfort, movement and everyday activities.

Occupational therapists can help manage upper-limb swelling, particularly when a person has an AV fistula for dialysis. OT interventions may include lymphoedema management, positioning, movement and education to help protect the limb and support safe participation in daily activities.

The goal? Reduce the impact of swelling, protect function and help you stay as independent as possible. 🤲

Your kidneys may need support—but so does your ability to live your everyday life.

07/08/2026

👐 Turn everyday tasks into therapy!

Did you know you can use clay to practice squeezing movements needed for everyday tasks?

Try squeezing and releasing the clay repeatedly to work on grip strength, hand control, and coordination—skills that can help with tasks like squeezing a bottle of lotion or toothpaste.

Small practice movements can support greater independence in everyday life. 💚

💚 Strengthen your hands with everyday practice!Therapy clay isn’t just for exercise—it’s a practical way to build the gr...
02/08/2026

💚 Strengthen your hands with everyday practice!

Therapy clay isn’t just for exercise—it’s a practical way to build the grip and pinch strength needed for daily tasks. Practice squeezing the clay to help improve the movements used for:

🧴 Squeezing lotion bottles
🪥 Pressing toothpaste tubes
🧼 Dispensing hand soap
🧴 Using shampoo and conditioner bottles
🍅 Squeezing sauce bottles

Small exercises can make everyday tasks easier and help you become more independent, one squeeze at a time. 💪✨

01/08/2026

Opening a packet of chips may seem simple—but for someone with reduced hand strength or coordination, it can be a real challenge.

Using therapy clay is a great way to practice the grip, pinch strength, and hand coordination needed for everyday tasks like opening snack packets, food packaging, and more.

Small exercises. Greater independence. 💚

👐 Everyday tasks start with stronger hands!Occupational therapy doesn’t always look like exercise—it can look like play!...
25/07/2026

👐 Everyday tasks start with stronger hands!

Occupational therapy doesn’t always look like exercise—it can look like play! Using therapy clay to practise opening everyday items, such as chip packets and sweet wrappers, is a fun and effective way to build the skills needed for daily independence.

This simple activity can help improve:
✅ Grip strength
✅ Finger strength
✅ Hand coordination
✅ Pinch grip
✅ Hand endurance

By practising these movements in therapy, everyday tasks become easier, more comfortable, and more manageable.

Small exercises. Big improvements. 💚

21/07/2026

🔑 Practicing everyday tasks, one turn at a time!

Did you know that therapy clay and a simple key can be used to improve the skills needed for locking and unlocking a door?

By pressing a key into therapy clay and practicing the turning motion, individuals can work on:
🖐️ Hand strength
💪 Grip and pinch strength
🔄 Wrist mobility and forearm rotation
🎯 Fine motor control
🧠 Coordination needed for everyday activities

Occupational therapy focuses on making meaningful daily tasks easier and more independent. Small, purposeful exercises like this can help build the confidence and physical skills needed for real-life activities.

Every movement practiced today is a step toward greater independence tomorrow.

11/07/2026

🫙 Bottle Cap Practice: Small Activity, Big Benefits!

Practicing how to screw and unscrew a bottle cap is more than just a simple task—it’s a functional exercise that helps develop essential hand skills needed for everyday independence.

This activity can help improve:
✅ Grip and pinch strength
✅ Hand and finger coordination
✅ Wrist stability and control
✅ Bilateral coordination (using both hands together)
✅ Fine motor control for daily tasks

Whether you’re recovering from a hand injury, managing arthritis, improving dexterity after a neurological condition, or helping a child develop fine motor skills, this simple exercise can make a meaningful difference.

💡 OT Tip: Start with larger bottle caps that are easier to grip, then gradually progress to smaller caps as strength and coordination improve. Focus on slow, controlled movements rather than speed.

Occupational therapy uses meaningful, everyday activities to build the skills needed for greater independence—because the smallest movements often make the biggest impact.

🖐️ Strengthening Your Hands with Therapy ClayDid you know that something as simple as therapy clay can help improve the ...
10/07/2026

🖐️ Strengthening Your Hands with Therapy Clay

Did you know that something as simple as therapy clay can help improve the strength and coordination needed for everyday tasks?

One great exercise is practising how to screw and unscrew a bottle cap using therapy clay.

✨ How it helps:
• Strengthens your grip and pinch muscles.
• Improves finger and thumb coordination.
• Builds wrist stability and control.
• Enhances hand dexterity for daily activities.

These skills are essential for everyday tasks such as:
🥤 Opening water bottles
🥫 Opening food containers
🧴 Closing medication bottles
🍶 Using reusable drink bottles
🏡 Managing household tasks more independently

💡 OT Tip: Move slowly and focus on controlled movements rather than speed. As your strength improves, use firmer therapy clay or larger “bottle caps” to increase the challenge.

Small exercises like these can make a big difference in improving independence and confidence with daily activities.

Mental Illness Awareness Month 💚Mental illnesses affect millions of people, yet many continue to face stigma, misunderst...
03/07/2026

Mental Illness Awareness Month 💚

Mental illnesses affect millions of people, yet many continue to face stigma, misunderstanding, and barriers to accessing care.

As occupational therapists, We recognize that mental health challenges can impact every aspect of daily life—from self-care and work to relationships and meaningful participation in the activities that matter most. Recovery is not about perfection; it’s about finding strategies, building resilience, and creating opportunities to live a meaningful life.

This Mental Illness Awareness Month, let’s choose compassion over judgment, education over stigma, and support over silence. Every conversation helps create a community where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to seek help when they need it.

Together, we can raise awareness, promote understanding, and advocate for mental health for all. 💚

02/07/2026

💪 Strengthen Your Upper Limbs, One Stretch at a Time!

Using a TheraBand is an effective way to improve upper limb strength, stability, and endurance. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a neurological condition, or simply working on improving everyday function, resistance band exercises can help you build the strength needed for daily activities.

✅ Benefits of upper limb strengthening:
• Improves shoulder, arm, and hand strength
• Enhances stability and joint control
• Supports better posture
• Makes everyday tasks like lifting, reaching, carrying, dressing, and grooming easier
• Helps improve overall functional independence

Remember to perform each exercise with **slow, controlled movements** and use a resistance level that matches your ability. Consistency is key—small improvements over time can lead to big functional gains.

Always consult your occupational therapist before starting a new exercise program to ensure the exercises are appropriate for your individual needs.

💚 Stronger arms. Greater confidence. Better independence.

Address

Busamed: Suite 205, Mazelspoort Road, Linquinda
Bloemfontein
9301

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27607385583

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